Research Methods in the Earth Sciences

Major: Earth Sciences
Code of subject: 8.103.00.O.006
Credits: 3.00
Department: Higher Geodesy and Astronomy
Lecturer: prof. Zablotskyi F. D.
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: 1. Knowledge of empirical and theoretical research methods. 2. Knowledge of modern Internet portals that provide geodetic data. 3. Ability to visualize data. 4. Knowledge of data processing and analysis methods. 5. Ability to draw conclusions and present their results.
Required prior and related subjects: Scientific research methods.
Summary of the subject: The discipline "Research methods in the Earth sciences" provides information on the use of empirical and theoretical research methods. Provides information on the use of basic geodetic Internet portals, through which you can obtain a variety of geodetic data. In the course of the discipline, there is an acquaintance with the software, which significantly expands the practical possibilities of research and interpretation of the results.
Assessment methods and criteria: Current control: assessment of practical works, current test tasks. Final control: exam
Recommended books: 1. Belukha M.T. Fundamentals of scientific research.-K .: Higher school, 1997.-271 p. 2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Electronic resource: https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/global/. 3. EUREF Permanent GNSS Network. Electronic resource: https://www.epncb.oma.be/.